Topic: Diesel traction

DB Cargo orders 200 new diesel locomotives

With the turn of the new year, DB cargo started taking action to modernise its locomotive fleet. The German operator and one of the European rail freight giants ordered a batch of 200 new locomotives...Read more
|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios
HybridShunter 400 locomotive, source: CZ Loko

Czech company develops hybrid shunting locomotive

Czech rolling stock manufacturer CZ Loko has developed the HybridShunter 400 locomotive. It is the first hybrid vehicle in the company’s portfolio. The locomotive is able to operate on a diesel engine and batteries. The two-axle...Read more
|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko
Vectron Dual Mode locomotive, source: Siemens Mobility

Vectron Dual Mode locomotive completed

Siemens Mobility has accomplished the manufacture of the first Vectron Dual Mode locomotive. The vehicle will be capable to use both electric energy and diesel fuel. The Dual Mode locomotive was designed and developed primarily...Read more
|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko